KODIAK, AK, UNITED STATES

08.13.2013

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jose Tomas Flores, 481st Transportation Company (Heavy Boat), 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, directs equipment being lowered onto the Landing Craft Utility during end-of-mission cargo load operations in Kodiak, Alaska, Aug 13. The crew of Army mariners, in partnership with U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy, recently completed support for the four-month inter-agency task force Innovative Readiness Training- Mertarvik by transporting personnel, equipment and supplies between various locations in order to help construct essential infrastructure to facilitate Newtok's relocation efforts. The Watercraft Unit, having vessels capable of handling shallower waters, has a unique and demanding mission to provide critical logistical support to all U.S. and coalition forces around the world. (U.S Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti/released)